Signs of Abuse
Signs of Abuse
If you are being abused, or think you might be, contact our crisis line at 1-888-293-5516.
Violence in an intimate relationship can happen over time or in an instant. Have you detected any of these signs of abuse?
- Physical abuse against you or your children such as slapping, hitting, punching, pushing, shoving, choking, etc.
- Striking with any kind of weapon/objects
- Emotional, psychological and verbal abuse such as degradation, humiliation and gaslighting
- Threatening language or intense displays of rage in disagreements
- Isolation and confinement including attempts to control or prevent your relationships with others
- Financial abuse including withholding money, preventing you from working, or destroying your credit rating
- Sexual assault/rape
- Disregard for welfare of children
- Physically harming family pets
If you see any of these signs of abuse in your relationship, contact our crisis line immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of abuse tactics. If something does not feel right about your relationship, trust your instincts and seeks support immediately. You can also learn more by reading what can I do.
